Case: EEOC v. WHITEHALL HOTEL

1:03-cv-06851 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Filed Date: Sept. 29, 2003

Closed Date: Sept. 13, 2005

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Case Summary

The EEOC's Chicago office filed this suit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on September 29, 2003. The complaint alleged Whitehall Hotel and Whitehall Restaurant violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to accommodate a cook with a learning disability and by including impermissible inquiries on job applications regarding applicants' need for accommodations. After filing, both sides filed numerous discovery motions. The defendant filed a motion for summary judgment which was partially granted. The judgment would have prevented the EEOC from being granted injunctive relief at trial. However, the parties ended up settling the case, and a consent decree effective for three months was entered in September 2005 in which Whitehall agreed to pay its former cook $15,000 and conduct a training seminar for its managers.

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Jason Chester (7/19/2007)

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1:03-cv-06851

Docket [PACER]

EEOC v. Whitehall Hotel, Ltd., et al

Sept. 13, 2005

Sept. 13, 2005

Docket
1

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Complaint

EEOC v. Whitehall Hotel, Ltd., et al

Sept. 29, 2003

Sept. 29, 2003

Complaint
12

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First Amended Complaint

EEOC v. Whitehall Hotel, Ltd., et al

April 27, 2004

April 27, 2004

Pleading / Motion / Brief
24

1:03-cv-06851

Order [Denying and granting in part motion to compel]

EEOC vs. Whitehall, et. al.

Aug. 30, 2004

Aug. 30, 2004

Order/Opinion
52

1:03-cv-06851

Order [re:Motion to Compel and Dismiss]

EEOC vs. Whitehall Hotel, Ltd., et. al.

Dec. 13, 2004

Dec. 13, 2004

Order/Opinion

2004 WL 2004

70

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Second Amended Complaint

EEOC v. Whitehall Hotel, Ltd., et al

Feb. 9, 2005

Feb. 9, 2005

Pleading / Motion / Brief
74

1:03-cv-06851

Memorandum Opinion and Order

EEOC v. Whitehall Hotel, Ltd., et al

Feb. 24, 2005

Feb. 24, 2005

Order/Opinion

2005 WL 2005

136

1:03-cv-06851

Agreed Order

EEOC v. Whitehall Hotel, Ltd., et al

Sept. 13, 2005

Sept. 13, 2005

Order/Opinion

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Docket

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1

COMPLAINT; jury demand - Civil cover sheet - Appearance(s) of John C. Hendrickson, Gregory M. Gochanour, Gordon G. Waldron as attorney (s) for plaintiff ( No summons(es) issued.) ( Documents: 1-1 through 1-3) (las) (Entered: 09/29/2003)

Sept. 29, 2003

Sept. 29, 2003

SCHEDULE set on 10/2/03 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status hearing set for 12/10/03 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (maf) (Entered: 10/02/2003)

Oct. 2, 2003

Oct. 2, 2003

2

WAIVER of service of summons as to defendant sent on 10/31/03 (las) (Entered: 11/17/2003)

Nov. 14, 2003

Nov. 14, 2003

3

MOTION by defendant to extend the time to answer or otherwise plead ; Notices (las) (Entered: 12/04/2003)

Dec. 2, 2003

Dec. 2, 2003

4

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant by J Joseph Little, Susan Bogart (las) (Entered: 12/04/2003)

Dec. 2, 2003

Dec. 2, 2003

5

MINUTE ORDER of 12/3/03 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Defendant's motion for an extension of time to answer or otherwise plead to the complaint is granted [3-1] to and including 1/29/03. Status hearing set for 12/10/03 is stricken and reset to 1/20/04 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (las) (Entered: 12/04/2003)

Dec. 3, 2003

Dec. 3, 2003

6

MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/03 by Hon. John W. Darrah : The minute order of 12/3/03 is amended to reflect that the defendant has to and including 1/29/04 to answer or otherwise plead to the complaint. Status hearing set for 1/20/04 is stricken and reset to 1/29/04 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (las) (Entered: 12/08/2003)

Dec. 8, 2003

Dec. 8, 2003

SCHEDULE set on 1/29/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status hearing held. Pretrial order to be submitted on 2/27/05. Pretrial set for 3/3/05 at 11:30 a.m. Jury trial set for 3/28/05 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice (maf) (Entered: 01/29/2004)

Jan. 29, 2004

Jan. 29, 2004

7

ANSWER by defendant to plaintiff's complaint [1-1]; Notice (hp) (Entered: 02/02/2004)

Jan. 29, 2004

Jan. 29, 2004

8

MINUTE ORDER of 2/12/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Parties' Rule 26 (a)(1) disclosures to be made by 02/13/04. Fact discovery ordered closed on 09/30/04. Plaintiff's expert reports are due by 10/15/04. Defendant's expert reports are due by 11/05/04. The plaintiff has until 04/15/04 to join additional parties and until 04/19/04 to amend its pleadings. Dispositive motions to be filed by 11/15/04. Plaintiff will prepare a proposed pretrial order by 02/15/04. Joint pretrial order to be filed by 02/27/05. Pretrial conference set for 03/03/05 at 11:30 a.m. Jury trial set for 03/28/05 at 10:00 a.m. (Entered Agreed Order). Mailed notice (ar) Modified on 02/17/2004 (Entered: 02/17/2004)

Feb. 12, 2004

Feb. 12, 2004

10

MOTION by plaintiff EEOC for leave to file first amended complaint and to file first amended complaint instanter ; Notice. (jmm) (Entered: 04/28/2004)

April 19, 2004

April 19, 2004

9

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff by Jeanne B. Szromba and Diane Ilene Smason. (jmm) (Entered: 04/21/2004)

April 20, 2004

April 20, 2004

11

MINUTE ORDER of 4/27/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file first amended complaint and to file first amended complaint instanter, is granted [10-1]. Responsive pleadings to be filed by 5/25/04. Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures to be exchanged by 5/18/04. Status hearing set for 6/16/04 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (jmm) (Entered: 04/28/2004)

April 27, 2004

April 27, 2004

12

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT [1-1] by plaintiff EEOC adding Whitehall Hotel Restaurant, Inc.; jury demand. (jmm) (Entered: 04/28/2004)

April 27, 2004

April 27, 2004

SCHEDULE set on 5/5/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status hearing set for 6/16/04 is stricken and re-set to 6/30/04 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (maf) (Entered: 05/05/2004)

May 5, 2004

May 5, 2004

13

ANSWER by defendants to amended complaint [12-1]; Notice (rmm) (Entered: 05/26/2004)

May 25, 2004

May 25, 2004

14

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendants by Joseph Little and Susan Bogart (las) (Entered: 05/28/2004)

May 27, 2004

May 27, 2004

SCHEDULE set on 6/30/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status hearing held . Mailed notice (maf) (Entered: 06/30/2004)

June 30, 2004

June 30, 2004

19

MOTION by defendant Whitehall Htl Ltd to compel (Attachment); Notice.. (lc) (Entered: 08/12/2004)

July 23, 2004

July 23, 2004

15

RESPONSE by plaintiff EEOC to defendants' motion to compel (Attachment). (vmj) (Entered: 07/30/2004)

July 29, 2004

July 29, 2004

20

MOTION by plaintiff to quash subpeona and for protective order (Attachment); Notice. (lc) (Entered: 08/12/2004)

Aug. 4, 2004

Aug. 4, 2004

21

MOTION by plaintiff to compel discovery responses (Attachments); Notice. (lc) (Entered: 08/12/2004)

Aug. 4, 2004

Aug. 4, 2004

16

REPLY by defendant in support of motion to compel (Attachment); Notice. (air) (Entered: 08/11/2004)

Aug. 9, 2004

Aug. 9, 2004

17

RESPONSE by defendants to EEOC's motion to quash and for protective order with motion; Notice. (air) (Entered: 08/11/2004)

Aug. 9, 2004

Aug. 9, 2004

18

RESPONSE by defendants to to the EEOC's motion to compel, with opposition (Attachments); Notice. (gma) (Entered: 08/11/2004)

Aug. 9, 2004

Aug. 9, 2004

18

OPPOSITION by defendants to the EEOC's motion to compel, with response (Attachments); Notice. (gma) (Entered: 08/11/2004)

Aug. 9, 2004

Aug. 9, 2004

22

MINUTE ORDER of 8/10/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Plaintiff's motion to quash the subpeona [20-1] and for protective order [20-2] is denied in part and granted in part. Protective order to follow. Defendant's motion to enforce subpoena directed to Hyatt is granted [17-1]. Plaintiff's motion to compel discovery responses [21-1] is taken under advisement. Defendant's motion to compel is granted [19-1]. Mailed notice (lc) (Entered: 08/12/2004)

Aug. 10, 2004

Aug. 10, 2004

23

REPLY by plaintiff in support of its motion to compel discovery responses [21-1] (las) (Entered: 08/23/2004)

Aug. 20, 2004

Aug. 20, 2004

24

MINUTE ORDER of 8/30/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : For the reasons stated in the attached memorandum opinion and order, plaintiff's motion to compel is granted in part and denied in part [21-1]. Defendants shall produce the materials, consistent with the above rulings, within 21 days from the date of this order. Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. Mailed notice (las)

Aug. 30, 2004

Aug. 30, 2004

RECAP
25

MOTION by plaintiff EEOC to extend discovery cut-off date ; Notice. (jmp) (Entered: 09/15/2004)

Sept. 3, 2004

Sept. 3, 2004

26

MINUTE ORDER of 9/14/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Plaintiff's motion to extend discovery cut-off date to 11/15/04 is granted [25-1]. Mailed notice (jmp) (Entered: 09/15/2004)

Sept. 14, 2004

Sept. 14, 2004

27

MINUTE ORDER of 9/20/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Entered Stipulated Protective Order). Mailed notice (las) (Entered: 09/21/2004)

Sept. 20, 2004

Sept. 20, 2004

29

MOTION by defendants to quash EEOC's Rule 30(b)(6) subpoena (Attachments) (las) (Entered: 09/29/2004)

Sept. 20, 2004

Sept. 20, 2004

30

REVISED NOTICE by defendants of its motion to quash EEOC's Rule 30(b)(6) subpoena [29-1] (las) (Entered: 09/29/2004)

Sept. 22, 2004

Sept. 22, 2004

28

RESPONSE by plaintiff to defendants' motion to quash EEOC's Rule 30 (B)(6) Subpoena(Attachments) (las) (Entered: 09/27/2004)

Sept. 24, 2004

Sept. 24, 2004

31

MINUTE ORDER of 9/28/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Defendants' motion to quash EEOC's Rule 30(b)(6) subpoena [29-1] is entered and briefed as follows: response by 10/4/04, reply (if necessary), by 10/12/04. Status hearing set for 10/20/04 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (las) (Entered: 09/29/2004)

Sept. 28, 2004

Sept. 28, 2004

33

MINUTE ORDER of 10/12/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Defendants' motion to quash EEOC's Rule 30(b)(6) subpoena is denied [29-1]. Status hearing scheduled for 10/20/04 is stricken. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice (las) (Entered: 10/13/2004)

Oct. 12, 2004

Oct. 12, 2004

34

MOTION by Whitehall Htl Ltd and Whitehall Htl Rest to dismiss and for sanctions (Attachments); Notice (las) (Entered: 11/05/2004)

Oct. 29, 2004

Oct. 29, 2004

35

MOTION by defendants for scheduling order ; Notice (las) (Entered: 11/05/2004)

Nov. 1, 2004

Nov. 1, 2004

36

MOTION by defendants to compel and for sanctions (Attachments); Notice (las) (Entered: 11/05/2004)

Nov. 1, 2004

Nov. 1, 2004

37

MINUTE ORDER of 11/4/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Defendant's motion to compel [36-1] and for sanctions [36-2] and defendant's motion for dismissal [34-1] and sanctions sanctions [34-2] is entered and briefed as follows: response by 11/12/04, reply by 11/19/04. Status hearing set for 12/2/04 at 9:00 a.m. Defendant's motion to set a scheduling order is granted [35-1]. Plaintiff's to file any expert reports by 11/3/04, defendant's expert reports by 12/21/04. Dispositive motions to be filed by 12/21/04. Response by 1/11/05, reply by 1/25/05. In court hearing set for 2/24/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (las) (Entered: 11/05/2004)

Nov. 4, 2004

Nov. 4, 2004

38

REFERRAL ORDER of 11/8/04 The case is referred to the Hon. Nan R. Nolan from the Hon. John W. Darrah to conduct settlement conference. (For further details see order). Mailed notice (cem) (Entered: 11/09/2004)

Nov. 8, 2004

Nov. 8, 2004

41

MOTION by defendants for protective order (Attachments); Notice (rmm) (Entered: 11/17/2004)

Nov. 8, 2004

Nov. 8, 2004

SCHEDULE set on 11/9/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Settlement conference set for 12/10/04 at 9:30 a.m. Parties are reminded that Judge Nolan requires compliance with the enclosed standing order before conducting a settlement conference. Mailed notice (hmb) (Entered: 11/09/2004)

Nov. 9, 2004

Nov. 9, 2004

39

RESPONSE by plaintiff to defendants' motion to compel [36-1] and for sanctions [36-2] (vkd) (Entered: 11/16/2004)

Nov. 10, 2004

Nov. 10, 2004

40

RESPONSE by plaintiff to defendants' motion to dismiss [34-1] and for sanctions [34-2] (Exhibits). (vkd) (Entered: 11/16/2004)

Nov. 10, 2004

Nov. 10, 2004

43

Filed 11/15/04 plaintiff EEOC's Response to motion for protective order [41-1]. (Attachments). (gl) (Entered: 11/17/2004)

Nov. 15, 2004

Nov. 15, 2004

42

MINUTE ORDER of 11/16/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Defendant having presented its' motion for a protective order in open court, a ruling will be made by mail. Mailed notice (rmm) (Entered: 11/17/2004)

Nov. 16, 2004

Nov. 16, 2004

44

REPLY by defendants in support of motion to compel [36-1]; Notice. (gma) (Entered: 11/22/2004)

Nov. 19, 2004

Nov. 19, 2004

45

REPLY by defendants in support of motion to dismiss [34-1] (Attachments). (gma) (Entered: 11/22/2004)

Nov. 19, 2004

Nov. 19, 2004

47

SUPPLEMENT by plaintiff to its response to defendants' motion to dismiss and for sanctions [40-1]; Notice (las) (Entered: 11/30/2004)

Nov. 23, 2004

Nov. 23, 2004

49

MOTION by plaintiff to revise scheduling order ; Notice (las) (Entered: 12/03/2004)

Nov. 23, 2004

Nov. 23, 2004

46

REPLY by defendant in support of its motion for protective order [41-1]; Notice (las) (Entered: 11/29/2004)

Nov. 24, 2004

Nov. 24, 2004

48

OPPOSITION by defendant to plaintiff's motion to revise scheduling order; Notice (las) (Entered: 12/02/2004)

Dec. 1, 2004

Dec. 1, 2004

50

MINUTE ORDER of 12/2/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Plaintiff's motion to revise scheduling order is granted in part and denied in part [49-1]. Discovery is extended to 2/1/05. All other dates to stand. Mailed notice (las) (Entered: 12/03/2004)

Dec. 2, 2004

Dec. 2, 2004

51

MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Defendants' motion for protective order is denied [41-1]. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice (rmm) (Entered: 12/09/2004)

Dec. 8, 2004

Dec. 8, 2004

52

MINUTE ORDER of 12/13/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : For the reasons stated in the attached memorandum opinion and order, defendants' motion to compel [36-1] and for sanctions is granted in part and denied in part. [36-2] Defendants' motion to dismiss [34-1] and for sanctions [34-2] is denied. Plaintiff shall produce the materials, consistent with the above rulings, within 21 days from the date of this order. Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. Mailed notice (eav)

Dec. 13, 2004

Dec. 13, 2004

RECAP
53

MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Pursuant to settlement conference held on 12/10/04, parties report that they are unable to reach a settlement. All matters related to the referral of this action having been concluded, the case is returned to the assigned judge. Mailed notice (las) (Entered: 12/16/2004)

Dec. 15, 2004

Dec. 15, 2004

54

MOTION by defendants for summary judgment ; Memorandum in support ; Notice (las) (Entered: 12/22/2004)

Dec. 21, 2004

Dec. 21, 2004

55

LOCAL RULE 56.1 Statement of undisputed facts in support of summary judgment by defendants (las) (Entered: 12/22/2004)

Dec. 21, 2004

Dec. 21, 2004

56

EXHIBITS by defendants in support of their motion for summary judgment [54-1] (las) (Entered: 12/22/2004)

Dec. 21, 2004

Dec. 21, 2004

57

RESPONSE by plaintiff to defendants' motion for summary judgment [54-1]; Notice (las) (Entered: 01/12/2005)

Jan. 11, 2005

Jan. 11, 2005

58

RULE 56.1(b) response to defendants' rule 56.1(a) Statement of undisputed facts in support of summary judgment by plaintiff (las) (Entered: 01/12/2005)

Jan. 11, 2005

Jan. 11, 2005

60

REPLY by Defendants Whitehall Hotel, Ltd.,and Whitehall Hotel Restaurant, Inc. to plaintiff's Rule 56.1(b) response to defendants' Rule 56.1(a) statement of undisputed facts in support of summary judgment ; Notice (las, ) (Entered: 01/28/2005)

Jan. 26, 2005

Jan. 26, 2005

61

MOTION by Defendants Whitehall Hotel, Ltd.,and Whitehall Hotel Restaurant, Inc. to strike EEOC ex.D, Declaration of Eric Oden, and exhibits G-J to summary judgment and statements of fact relying thereon. (las, ) (Entered: 01/28/2005)

Jan. 26, 2005

Jan. 26, 2005

62

REPLY by Defendants Whitehall Hotel, Ltd.,and Whitehall Hotel Restaurant, Inc. to EEOC's response to defendants' motion for summary judgment 57 (las, ) (Entered: 01/28/2005)

Jan. 26, 2005

Jan. 26, 2005

64

DECLARATION of Eric Oden by Equal Employment Opportunity (las, ) (Entered: 01/28/2005)

Jan. 27, 2005

Jan. 27, 2005

66

MOTION by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for leave to file second amended complaint, instanter12, and motion for Rule 37(c) sanctions (Attachments: # 1 Second Amended Complaint)(gma, ) (Entered: 02/04/2005)

Feb. 3, 2005

Feb. 3, 2005

67

NOTICE of Motion by Jeanne B. Szromba for presentment of MOTION by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for leave to file second amended complaint, instanter12, and motion for Rule 37(c) sanctions 66 before Honorable John W. Darrah on 2/9/2005 at 09:00 AM. (gma, ) (Entered: 02/04/2005)

Feb. 3, 2005

Feb. 3, 2005

68

RESPONSE by plaintiff EEOC's to Defendants motion to strike EEOC's Ex. D. Declaration of Eric Oden, and Exhibts G-J to summary judgment and statements of fact relying thereon 61. (gcy, ) (Entered: 02/07/2005)

Feb. 3, 2005

Feb. 3, 2005

69

MINUTE entry before Judge John W. Darrah : Plaintiff's motion for leave to file a second amended complaint, instanter is granted 66. Defendant to respond by 2/23/05. Plaintiff's motion for Rule 37 sanctions is denied 66. Defendant's motion to strike certain exhibits is denied 61. Pretrial conference set for 3/3/05 is re-set to 3/24/05 at 1:30 p.m. Pretrial order to be filed by 3/17/05. (las, ) (Entered: 02/09/2005)

Feb. 9, 2005

Feb. 9, 2005

70

SECOND amended complaint by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against Whitehall Hotel LLC, Whitehall Hotel, Ltd.,and Whitehall Hotel Restaurant, Inc. (las, ) (Entered: 02/10/2005)

Feb. 9, 2005

Feb. 9, 2005

71

REPLY by Defendants Whitehall Hotel, Ltd. and Whitehall Hotel Restaurant, Inc. in support of motion to strike EEOC Ex. D, declaration of Eric Oden, and exhibits G-J to sumamry judgment and statement of fact relying thereon; Notice. (las, ) Modified on 1/23/2006 (ym, ). (Entered: 02/11/2005)

Feb. 9, 2005

Feb. 9, 2005

72

MINUTE entry before Judge John W. Darrah : For the reasons stated in the attached memorandum opinion and order, defendant's motion for summary judgment is entered in part and denied in part. Summary judgment is granted as to plaintiff's claim for injunctive relief and denied as to the remaining claims. Enter memorandum opinion and order. Pretrial conference set for 03/24/05 and jury trial set for 03/28/05 are vacated. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (lxs, ) (Entered: 02/28/2005)

Feb. 24, 2005

Feb. 24, 2005

73

ENTERED JUDGMENT Signed by Judge John W. Darrah on 2/24/2005: Mailed notice (lxs, ) (Entered: 02/28/2005)

Feb. 24, 2005

Feb. 24, 2005

75

MOTION by Defendants to strike and dismiss second amended complaint; Notice; Exhibit A.(lxs, ) Modified on 5/12/2006 (ym, ). (Entered: 02/28/2005)

Feb. 24, 2005

Feb. 24, 2005

74

MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by Judge John W. Darrah on 2/24/2005: Mailed notice (lxs, )

Feb. 24, 2005

Feb. 24, 2005

RECAP
76

MINUTE entry before Judge John W. Darrah : The 2/24/05 minute order is amended to reflect that the case is still pending as to the outstanding claims. Case reinstated. The judgment in this case is hereby vacated. Pretrial conference set for 3/24/05 at 11:30 a.m. Jury trial set for 3/28/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (eav, ) (Entered: 03/02/2005)

March 1, 2005

March 1, 2005

77

MOTION by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to extend trial date (gma, ) (Entered: 03/04/2005)

March 4, 2005

March 4, 2005

78

NOTICE of Motion by Jeanne B. Szromba for presentment of MOTION by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to extend trial date 77 before Honorable John W. Darrah on 3/15/2005 at 09:00 AM. (gma, ) (Entered: 03/04/2005)

March 4, 2005

March 4, 2005

79

OPPOSITION by defendants to EEOC's motion to continue trial date77 (las, ) (Entered: 03/10/2005)

March 8, 2005

March 8, 2005

81

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by Aaron R. DeCamp;Notice. (ar, ) (Entered: 03/17/2005)

March 11, 2005

March 11, 2005

82

MOTION by Defendants for enlargement of time to file pretrial order. (ar, ) (Entered: 03/17/2005)

March 14, 2005

March 14, 2005

83

NOTICE of Motion by Defendants for presentment of their motion for enlargement of time to submit pretrial order 82 before Honorable John W. Darrah on 3/15/2005 at 09:00 AM. (ar, ) (Entered: 03/17/2005)

March 14, 2005

March 14, 2005

80

MINUTE entry before Judge John W. Darrah : Defendant's motion for an enlargement of time to submit the pretrial order is granted. Pretrial order to be filed by 3/21/2005. Plaintiff's motion to extend the trial date is denied 77. Defendant's motion to strike and dismiss the second amended complaint is entered and briefed as follows: response by 3/18/05, reply by 3/21/05. Ruling on pretrial conference on 3/24/05 at 11:30 a.m. No notice (lcw ) (Entered: 03/16/2005)

March 15, 2005

March 15, 2005

Set/Reset Deadlines as to Defendant's motion to strike and dismiss the second amended complaint is entered 75 and briefed as follows: response by 3/18/2005, reply by 3/21/2005. (lcw ) (Entered: 03/16/2005)

March 15, 2005

March 15, 2005

84

MINUTE entry before Judge John W. Darrah : Pretrial conferfence set for 03/24/05 is reset to 05/05/05 at 1:30 PM. Pretrial order to be filed by 04/28/05. Jury trial set for 03/28/05 is reset to 05/09/05 at 9:00 AM. Defendant's motion to strike or dismiss the second amended complaint 75 is entered and briefed as follows: Response by 03/22/2005; Reply by 03/29/2005. Status hearing set for 4/21/2005 at 09:00 AM. Mailed notice (ar, ) (Entered: 03/21/2005)

March 17, 2005

March 17, 2005

Set/Reset Hearings pursuant to Judge Darrah's minute order dated 03/17/05: Pretrial conference is reset to 05/05/05 at 1:30 PM. Jury Trial reset to 05/09/05 at 9:00 AM. (ar, ) (Entered: 03/21/2005)

March 17, 2005

March 17, 2005

Set Deadlines/Hearings pursuant to Judge Darrah's minute order of 03/17/05: Pretrial order to be filed by 04/28/05. (ar, ) (Entered: 03/21/2005)

March 17, 2005

March 17, 2005

85

RESPONSE by plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to defendants' MOTION to strike and dismiss second amended complaint 75. (lcw, ) (Entered: 03/25/2005)

March 22, 2005

March 22, 2005

86

REPLY by Defendants in support of their motion to dismiss second amended complaint; Notice 75. (ar, ) Modified on 3/31/2005 (ar, ). (Entered: 03/31/2005)

March 29, 2005

March 29, 2005

87

MINUTE entry before Judge John W. Darrah : Defendans' motion to strike and dismiss second amended complaint 75 is denied. The status hearing scheduled for 04/21/05 is stricken. (For further detail see order). Mailed notice (ar, ) Modified on 4/14/2005 (ar, ). (Entered: 04/14/2005)

April 12, 2005

April 12, 2005

88

MINUTE entry before Judge John W. Darrah : Pretrial Conference set for 05/05/05 is reset to 05/04/2005 at 11:30 AM. Mailed notice (ar, ) (Entered: 04/19/2005)

April 18, 2005

April 18, 2005

91

EXHIBIT A by Plaintiff to its motion in limine to exclude evidence relating to Eric Oden's employment at Hyatt Hotel. (RESTRICTED).(ar, ) (Entered: 05/02/2005)

April 28, 2005

April 28, 2005

92

PROPOSED Jury Instructions by Whitehall Hotel, Ltd., Whitehall Hotel Restaurant, Inc., and Whitehall Hotel LLC (las, ) (Entered: 05/04/2005)

April 28, 2005

April 28, 2005

93

MOTION by Defendants Whitehall Hotel, Ltd., Whitehall Hotel Restaurant, Inc., and Whitehall Hotel LLC in limine to bar evidence of compensatory and punitive damages and strike jury demand (las, ) (Entered: 05/04/2005)

April 28, 2005

April 28, 2005

94

MOTION by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in limine to exclude defendants' affirmative defenses of undue burden and direct threat (las, ) (Entered: 05/04/2005)

April 28, 2005

April 28, 2005

95

MOTION by Defendants Whitehall Hotel, Ltd., Whitehall Hotel Restaurant, Inc., and Whitehall Hotel LLC in limine to bar evidence of a power of attorney in favor of Jeanne Oden; to bar Jeanne Oden's testimony concerning her alleged expertise in the area of disabilities; and to bar her testimony on matters of which she has no personal knowledge (las, ) (Entered: 05/04/2005)

April 28, 2005

April 28, 2005

96

MOTION by Defendants Whitehall Hotel, Ltd., Whitehall Hotel Restaurant, Inc., and Whitehall Hotel LLC in limine to bar admission of evidence of alleged back pay before a jury (las, ) (Entered: 05/04/2005)

April 28, 2005

April 28, 2005

97

MOTION by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in limine to exclude Social Security Administration documents and related testimony (las, ) (Entered: 05/04/2005)

April 28, 2005

April 28, 2005

Case Details

State / Territory: Illinois

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 29, 2003

Closing Date: Sept. 13, 2005

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of one or more workers.

Plaintiff Type(s):

EEOC Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

EEOC

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Whitehall Hotel, Ltd., Private Entity/Person

Whitehall Hotel LLC, Private Entity/Person

Whitehall Hotel Restaurant, Ltd., Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: 15000

Order Duration: 2005 - 2005

Content of Injunction:

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Issues

General:

Pattern or Practice

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Accommodation / Leave

Medical Exam / Inquiry

Discrimination-basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits